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Planning for HVACR Market Consolidation

Distributors should look at scenarios as more businesses change hands

Matt Jachman

April 2, 2022

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Barely a week goes by that doesn’t bring news that an HVACR company has been purchased.

HVAC Industry Is Poised for Growth in 2022

Original Equipment Manufacturers note supply chain issues and labor shortages could be a challenge for the coming year

Joanna R. Turpin

March 29, 2022

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Despite supply chain issues making it difficult to obtain some types of HVAC equipment and components last year, sales appeared to be fairly robust.

Joel Long, president of PHCC-National Association.

Supply Chain Issues Could Crimp Sales This Year

Obtaining HVACR equipment and components could be a challenge through 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

March 28, 2022

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The pandemic has created a number of winners and losers over the last two years, with some businesses closing down completely and others doing quite well. For the most part, HVAC contractors fell into the latter category.

Distributors Find Opportunities in Challenges

Panelists talk about surviving and thriving in turbulent times

Matt Jachman

March 26, 2022

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Amid all the challenges of the past years, distributors found out in 2020 and 2021 what they and their teams are made of, with many rising to the occasion to meet those challenges and more.

HVAC Manufacturers Join International Efforts to Support Ukraine

HVAC contractor travels to conflict area to aid family, other refugees amidst Russian invasion

Ted Craig

March 25, 2022

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine touches all aspects of life, including the HVAC business. Many companies have limited their transactions with Russia.

HVAC Trends Emerge From AHR Expo Floor

Kyle Gargaro

March 1, 2022

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After a forced shutdown in Chicago last year, the HVAC super bowl was back at it in 2022. For me, one of the great pleasures of the AHR Expo is talking with manufacturers to get a better idea of the trends that the industry is currently experiencing.

HVACR Industry Faces Several Challenges This Year

Labor shortage, refrigerant transition, and supply chain issues will dominate 2022

Joanna R. Turpin

February 25, 2022

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The current and future state of the HVACR industry was the topic of a panel discussion at the AHR Expo in Las Vegas last month.

Manufacturers Report Record Revenues, but Supply Chain Hits Profits

Commercial market remains weak for most

Ted Craig

February 22, 2022

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A combination of continued consumer spending and increased interest in IAQ drove sales throughout the year. Higher costs driven by supply chain issues ate into the profits for most companies, however.